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Wednesday, August 18th, 2010
7:30pm
Location:
41 2nd St. Cambridge
Contact:
Website:
www.eyeoftheday.org
Description:
Dear friends and family --
Do join us at MataHari for a fundraiser Arabic dance performance on August 18th with our companera, Meiver delaCruz and her dance company. Please pass along to your circles and join us for an evening of music and dance, in support of our work for social justice, immigrant rights and ending domestic, sexual and workplace violence.
peace, MataHari ~
Meiver's School of Oriental Dance* Presents:
"BARAKA: A benefit for Matahari"
Annual Student Dance Recital and Showcase.
Featuring diverse and mesmerizing dances from the Arab world presented by Meiver's students and guest artists.
Wednesday August 18th 2010
7:30 PM
$15 ($13 students w/ID & Seniors)
The Multicultural Arts Center
41 Second St. Cambridge MA 02141 617.577.1400
About Matahari:
Matahari: Eye of the Day and its Solidarity Network projects address social injustices and human rights violations, including gender violence, slavery, sexual and labor exploitation and immigrant rights violations in the US. Our mission is to create safe, healthy communities, while shaping a strong social movement, prioritizing the leadership and voices of communities of color and immigrants. More about Matahari at http://www.eyeoftheday.org.
*Baraka: in Arabic means spiritual wisdom, blessings, a gift from God.
*Raqs Sharqi (Oriental Dance in Arabic) is the term in the Arab world for what Americans call "Belly Dance."